1. Introduzzjoni
This manual provides instructions for the safe and efficient operation of your Intermec Easycoder PC41 Thermal Label Printer. The PC41 is a desktop barcode label printer designed for direct thermal printing, featuring a 4-inch print width and multiple connectivity options including Serial, Parallel, and USB interfaces. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the device.
2. Informazzjoni dwar is-Sigurtà
Osserva l-prekawzjonijiet ta' sigurtà li ġejjin biex tevita korrimenti u ħsara lill-istampatur:
- Dejjem qabbad il-printer ma' sokit tal-elettriku ertjat.
- Do not operate the printer in wet or excessively humid environments.
- Żomm il-printer 'il bogħod mix-xemx diretta u minn sorsi ta' sħana.
- Kun żgur ventilazzjoni xierqa madwar l-istampatur.
- Skonnettja l-enerġija qabel ma tnaddaf jew tagħmel manutenzjoni.
- Avoid touching the print head immediately after printing, as it may be hot.
3. Kontenut tal-Pakkett
Ivverifika li l-oġġetti kollha huma preżenti fil-pakkett:
- Intermec Easycoder PC41 Thermal Label Printer
- Power Cord (US Power Cord)
- Cable USB
- Quick Start Guide (may be included)
- Driver CD (may be included, or drivers available online)
4. Setup
4.1 Spakkjar u Tqegħid
Carefully remove the printer from its packaging. Place the printer on a stable, level surface with adequate space for label loading and output.
4.2 Qawwa tal-Konnessjoni
- Connect the power cord to the printer's power input port.
- Ipplaggja t-tarf l-ieħor tal-korda tad-dawl fi żbokk elettriku ertjat.
- Agħfas il-buttuna tal-enerġija biex tixgħel l-istampatur.
4.3 Konnessjoni ma 'Kompjuter
The PC41 printer supports USB, Serial, and Parallel connections.
- Konnessjoni USB: Qabbad tarf wieħed tal-kejbil USB mal-port USB tal-istampatur u t-tarf l-ieħor ma' port USB disponibbli fuq il-kompjuter tiegħek.
- Konnessjoni Serjali: Connect a serial cable (not included) to the printer's serial port and to your computer's serial port.
- Konnessjoni Parallel: Connect a parallel cable (not included) to the printer's parallel port and to your computer's parallel port.
4.4 It-Tagħbija tat-Tikketti
The PC41 is designed for direct thermal labels. Ensure the labels are compatible with direct thermal printing.
- Iftaħ l-għatu ta' fuq tal-istampatur.
- Poġġi r-romblu tat-tikketti fuq il-magħżel tal-provvista tal-midja, filwaqt li tiżgura li t-tikketti jidħlu mill-qiegħ tar-romblu.
- Feed the leading edge of the labels through the media guides and under the print head assembly.
- Adjust the media guides to fit the width of your labels snugly but without restricting movement.
- Close the top cover. The printer may automatically calibrate or feed a few labels.

Figure 1: Intermec Easycoder PC41 Thermal Label Printer in operation, showing a label exiting the printer. This image illustrates the compact design and the label output mechanism.
4.5 Installazzjoni tas-sewwieq
Install the appropriate printer drivers on your computer. Drivers are typically available on a provided CD or can be downloaded from the Intermec (now Honeywell) support websit. Segwi l-istruzzjonijiet fuq l-iskrin għall-installazzjoni tad-drajver.
5. Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi
5.1 Stampar Bażiku
- Kun żgur li l-istampatur ikun mixgħul u konness mal-kompjuter tiegħek.
- Load the desired labels into the printer.
- Open your label design software or application.
- Select the Intermec PC41 as your printer.
- Configure print settings such as label size, orientation, and quantity.
- Initiate the print job from your software.
5.2 Dwal Indikaturi
Il-printer għandu dwal indikaturi biex jikkomunikaw l-istatus tiegħu:
- Aħdar Solidu: Printer is ready.
- Aħdar li jteptep: Data is being received or processed.
- Aħmar Solidu: Error condition (e.g., out of labels, cover open). Refer to troubleshooting.
- Aħmar li jteptep: Print head overheating or other critical error.
6. Manutenzjoni
Manutenzjoni regolari tiżgura prestazzjoni ottimali u testendi l-ħajja tal-istampatur tiegħek.
6.1 Tindif tar-Ras tal-Istampar
The print head should be cleaned periodically, especially if print quality degrades.
- Itfi u aqla l-istampatur.
- Iftaħ il-qoxra ta 'fuq.
- Using a lint-free cloth or a print head cleaning pen moistened with isopropyl alcohol, gently wipe the print head surface.
- Ħalli r-ras tal-istampar tinxef kompletament qabel ma tagħlaq l-għatu u tixgħel il-printer.
6.2 Tindif Ġenerali
Imsaħ il-barra tal-istampatur b'ċarruta ratba u damp drapp. Tużax tindif jew solventi li joborxu.
7 Issolvi l-problemi
This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your PC41 printer.
| Problema | Kawża Possibbli | Soluzzjoni |
|---|---|---|
| Il-printer ma jixgħelx. | Il-korda tal-enerġija mhux imqabbda; is-sokit tal-enerġija difettuż. | Kun żgur li l-korda tal-enerġija hija konnessa sew. Ittestja s-sokit b'apparat ieħor. |
| No labels are printing. | Out of labels; labels loaded incorrectly; printer not connected to computer; driver issue. | Load new labels correctly. Check cable connections. Reinstall printer drivers. |
| Kwalità tal-istampar fqira (sfumatura, linji). | Dirty print head; incorrect media type; print head wear. | Clean the print head (see Section 6.1). Ensure correct direct thermal labels are used. If issue persists, contact support. |
| Printer status light is red. | Cover open; out of labels; media jam. | Close the top cover. Load labels. Clear any jammed media. |
8. Speċifikazzjonijiet
Key technical specifications for the Intermec Easycoder PC41 Thermal Label Printer:
- Isem tal-Mudell: PC41A000000
- Ditta: Intermec (now Honeywell)
- Teknoloġija tal-Istampar: Termali Diretti
- Output tal-istampatur: Monokromu
- Wisa' tal-Istampar: 4 inches (as per description)
- Memorja: 512KB RAM / 1MB Flash (as per description)
- Teknoloġija tal-Konnettività: USB, Serial (IEEE 1284), Parallel
- Apparati Kompatibbli: PC
- Midja Stampata: Tikketti
- Piż tal-oġġett: 8.8 Liri
- L-Ewwel Disponibbli: 18 ta’ Ġunju 2014
9. Garanzija u Appoġġ
For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation provided with your purchase or visit the official Honeywell (formerly Intermec) support websit. Żomm l-irċevuta tax-xiri tiegħek għal pretensjonijiet ta' garanzija.





